October 17: The latest social media news
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👤 Meta (Facebook)
Meta shares tips on growing your Threads presence (source).
Meta shares Reels ad tips ahead of holiday push (source).
Meta expands its AI chatbot availability (source).
Meta tests improved Instagram to Threads crossposting (source).
Monetize your content with Meta’s new program (source).
Meta now lets brands shut off comments on Meta and Instagram ads (source).
💖 Instagram
Instagram (and TikTok) remain the most popular social apps among teens (source).
Instagram is working on the ability to sort creators' Reels by most viewed (source).
Instagram is testing showing the number of saves to the viewers (source)
Instagram tests WhatsApp sticker to facilitate DM connection (source).
Instagram launches ‘best practices’ tips element (source).
Instagram chief says ‘following’ feed option won’t work (source).
Instagram launches signature sound of the app (source).
Instagram is working on the Halloween text font (source).
Instagram rolled out a new profile card you can share in Stories (source).
🧵 Threads
Threads continues to rise in overall app downloads (source).
Threads adds active status indicators to prompt more engagement (source).
Threads is developing a communities feature called “Loops” (source).
Threads is giving you more time to edit your posts (source).
🔗 LinkedIn
LinkedIn removes its top voice badges for collaborative articles (source).
LinkedIn announces updates to event ads and AI campaign options (source).
LinkedIn now shows where a new follower found your profile (source).
LinkedIn is inviting creators to create video for its new video tab (source).
LinkedIn reports increase in CEO activity (source).
LinkedIn adds another puzzle game (source).
🎥 YouTube
YouTube rolls out updated playback speed controls, playlist changes, and more (source).
YouTube added longer Shorts, templates, trends, and more (source).
YouTube's testing AI-powered comment reply suggestions (source).
YouTube shares insight into what viewers are seeking from content (source).
💃🏻 TikTok
TikTok offers improved in-store sales tracking (source).
TikTok offers free access to mental health support for creators (source).
TikTok launches new in-stream shopping push (source).
TikTok now shows trending search topics on profile pages, inviting creators to make a video based on it (source).
TikTok launches new feature called “Flip Stories” you hold the story to flip and see the hidden content (source).
TikTok has added the ability to edit captions in different languages (source).
🦜 X (Twitter)
X returns to Brazil after complying with government requests (source).
X will remove text formatting from the main feed (source).
X has added a quick download button for videos (source).
X is adding a profile search button on web (source).
📌 Pinterest
Pinterest shares latest Halloween trend insights (source).
🗓️ Upcoming social media holidays
20 October – World Statistics Day
24 October – United Nations Day
30 October – National Checklist Day
30 October – National Publicist Day
31 October – Halloween
💡 10 content ideas
Post a simple tip related to your industry that can help your audience.
Engage your followers by asking for their opinion on a trending topic.
Repost a customer's photo using your product, tagging them for exposure.
Share a 30-second video demonstrating how to use your product or service.
Create a post that aligns with a current trending hashtag relevant to your brand.
Share an old photo or memory that reflects your brand's journey.
Highlight a recent success story or testimonial from a satisfied customer.
Post an inspiring quote that resonates with your brand's values.
Give your audience a first look at an upcoming product or service launch.
Share a quick video or photo of your workspace or team at work.
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